Anesthesia Technician

Intermountain Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an Anesthesia Technician to support the Anesthesia Care Team at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT. The role involves cleaning and calibrating anesthesia machines, stocking supplies, transporting patients, and assisting during procedures.

BLS certification required; opportunities for on-call work and career advancement exist based on demonstrated competence and dedication. Eligible for comprehensive benefits with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Level II requires demonstrated competency as Anesthesia Tech I or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of anesthesia equipment and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Check, calibrate, stock, prepare and maintain basic anesthesia equipment.
• Ensure equipment sterilization and proper functioning.
• Assist with room turnover and equipment preparation.
• Transport patients safely to and from the operating room.
• Perform Point-of-Care testing and quality control procedures.

Skills

Patient Safety

Basic Instrument & Equipment Prep

Inventory Management

Low-Acuity Patient Transport

Education

Associate's degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Anesthesia Technician is a vital member of the Anesthesia Care Team, committed to ensuring safe and effective anesthetic experiences. This role encompasses a variety of technical responsibilities, including cleaning and calibrating anesthesia machines, stocking supplies, and monitoring equipment quality. The technician is also responsible for transporting patients and performing routine patient care tasks, while providing critical support during emergency situations. Additionally, the technician assists with machine turnover and procedure preparation and may be required to be on call as needed. This position supports system-wide initiatives and offers opportunities for career advancement upon demonstrated competence and dedication.

Posting Specifics

• Pay Ranges: $19.50 - $26.48/hour (Level I) (depending on experience). $20.07 - $28.59/hour (Level II) (depending on experience). $20.88 - $31.09/hour (Level III) (depending on experience)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 4x10 hour shifts/week. After completing training, 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts are offered based on staffing needs
• Department: Anesthesiology, Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, UT)

The selected candidate will be placed into the job level based on the minimum requirements below.

Essential Functions

• Checks, calibrates, restocks, prepares, and maintains basic anesthesia equipment and supply carts across all areas supported by the anesthesia team.
• Ensures all equipment is properly sterilized and functioning according to standards.
• Assists with room turnover and prepares anesthesia equipment for subsequent procedures.
• Manages the collection, cleaning, and proper processing of contaminated anesthesia equipment following procedures.
• Disinfects and cleans anesthesia equipment, the surrounding environment, and instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Transports patients, including low-acuity patients, ensuring safe and efficient movement to and from the operating room and other designated areas.
• Perform Point-of-Care testing, including conducting and maintaining quality control procedures, and sterilizes equipment using appropriate methods.
• May be required to be on call and/or float to other departments based on operational needs, within the scope of competency and qualifications.

Skills

• Patient Safety
• Basic Instrument & Equipment Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Low-Acuity Patient Transport

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated competency and experience as an Anesthesia Tech I (Basic) or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work under moderate supervision
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of anesthesia equipment and sterile technique
• Demonstrated proactive approach to anticipating and fulfilling anesthesia needs and requests

Minimum Qualifications (Level III)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• Demonstrated competency and experience as an Anesthesia Tech II (Advanced) or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced anesthesia equipment set up, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff, lead process improvements, and support compliance initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in high-acuity or specialized surgical environments
• Strong clinical judgement and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
• Previous Operating Room (OR) experience
• 1 year of experience in an OR, ICU, or an ED setting

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items (instrument sets of 25 pounds or less).
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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